How to pronounce abominableness
Say it like uh-BOM-uh-nuh-bul-nus. Abominableness has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOM).
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- uh
- BOM
- uh
- nuh
- bul
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abominableness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abominableness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-BOM-uh-nuh-bul-nus.
What does abominableness mean?
- The characteristic of being abominable; odiousness.
Where does abominableness come from?
From abominable + -ness.
Questions about saying abominableness
How do you pronounce abominableness?
Say uh-BOM-uh-nuh-bul-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɑmənəbəlnəs/. In British English it is /əˈbɒmənəbəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abominableness?
Abominableness has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOM). Broken into parts: uh · BOM · uh · nuh · bul · nus.
Is abominableness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈbɒmənəbəlnəs/ (uh-BOM-uh-nuh-bul-nus).